ACUPUNCTURE
Understanding Acupuncture
A billion people use acupuncture every year. Traditional Asian Medicine is the worlds oldest (5,000 of continuous use) and most popular healing modality. Acupuncture skillfully wields the subtle energy of the body to resolve disharmony. Our bodies circulate meridians of energetic qi (pronounced 'chi') which is perhaps best understood with a western mind as electricity. When our meridians circulate poorly, the stagnation leads to a sensation of pain, or it indicates core aspects of our health are weakened. Key acupuncture points along the meridian have great influence over the meridian, it's associated organ, and the entire body. Stimulation of an acupuncture point with a fine needle initiates a healing response in the immediate area needled, in the meridian's associated organ, and globally throughout the body.
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Eastern Medicine's Approach to Healing
It takes courage to try something new. Asian Medicine has surfaced to popularity within the last four decades in the United States. Asian medical wisdom is sourced from thousands of years of concise study into the subtle energy of the body and practiced on billions of people for their healing. Across the Asian Pacific Rim it is common to see entire hospitals that are solely providing acupuncture and herbal support; treating nearly every medical condition. For this reason, the World Health Organization conducted substantial research and has endorsed Asian Medicine. From a world-wide perspective, Asian Medicine is one of the oldest, revered, and most common healing modalities.
Embracing a holistic approach to both the body and an individual's unique health state, Asian Medicine has many compassionate strengths. Guiding principles treat the root of a patient's imbalance as well as the branch, diminishing the manifesting symptoms. By cleansing the flow of our meridians, strengthening foundations of our nutritive yin and active yang, we rejuvenate our body to enjoy vibrant energy.
Embracing a holistic approach to both the body and an individual's unique health state, Asian Medicine has many compassionate strengths. Guiding principles treat the root of a patient's imbalance as well as the branch, diminishing the manifesting symptoms. By cleansing the flow of our meridians, strengthening foundations of our nutritive yin and active yang, we rejuvenate our body to enjoy vibrant energy.
Common Concerns About Acupuncture
Is it painful? No, most people feel deeply relaxed by it.
Most people describe it as not painful, or not much more than a mosquito bite. There is a common misconception of acupuncture needles as hypodermic needles. In contrast acupuncture needles are 18x slimmer, compared to the diameter of a human hair, causing no pain. Be assured that our concern is your comfort and you can experience pain free acupuncture.
Is it safe? Yes, very safe.
As acupuncturists we have 4 years+ of extensive and rigorous training, see my last answer. Acupuncture needles are sterilized, thin, solid, stainless steel, and safely disposed after a single use. This is our national safety standard and we adhere to it.
Does it work?
The World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health endorse it as a healing modality.
Acupuncture is shown to improve health in modern research with fewer undesirable side effects than many western medicines or drastic surgical treatments. Research demonstrates acupuncture can promote circulation, increase anti-inflammatory steroids, balance hormones, stimulate our body to release various neurotransmitters such as serotonin (contributing to a sense of well-being) and endorphins (producing analgesia, pain relieving).
Do you know what you're doing? Absolutely.
I have ten years+ in private practice, served as an acupuncturist for both the Mayo Clinic and Veteran Affairs Medical Center. I'm a licensed acupuncturist by the State of California and by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. California acupuncturist are the best in the nation - we have higher standards than all other states and are trained for 3,000 clinical hours - that's often 2x more than many other states. We have been trained in both eastern and western medicine. We have extensive training in performing safe acupuncture for years in our medical school clinic. Acupuncturists commonly have integrative medical internships, we work increasingly with hospitals, and with the military. We know the subtle path to wellness and can help guide you there.
Most people describe it as not painful, or not much more than a mosquito bite. There is a common misconception of acupuncture needles as hypodermic needles. In contrast acupuncture needles are 18x slimmer, compared to the diameter of a human hair, causing no pain. Be assured that our concern is your comfort and you can experience pain free acupuncture.
Is it safe? Yes, very safe.
As acupuncturists we have 4 years+ of extensive and rigorous training, see my last answer. Acupuncture needles are sterilized, thin, solid, stainless steel, and safely disposed after a single use. This is our national safety standard and we adhere to it.
Does it work?
The World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health endorse it as a healing modality.
Acupuncture is shown to improve health in modern research with fewer undesirable side effects than many western medicines or drastic surgical treatments. Research demonstrates acupuncture can promote circulation, increase anti-inflammatory steroids, balance hormones, stimulate our body to release various neurotransmitters such as serotonin (contributing to a sense of well-being) and endorphins (producing analgesia, pain relieving).
Do you know what you're doing? Absolutely.
I have ten years+ in private practice, served as an acupuncturist for both the Mayo Clinic and Veteran Affairs Medical Center. I'm a licensed acupuncturist by the State of California and by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. California acupuncturist are the best in the nation - we have higher standards than all other states and are trained for 3,000 clinical hours - that's often 2x more than many other states. We have been trained in both eastern and western medicine. We have extensive training in performing safe acupuncture for years in our medical school clinic. Acupuncturists commonly have integrative medical internships, we work increasingly with hospitals, and with the military. We know the subtle path to wellness and can help guide you there.